Tonya Pinkins

Tonya Pinkins

63 · Born: May 30, 1962

2014
2013
2007
2001

Personal Details

BornMay 30, 1962 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse
  • Eric Blair Winter

    ( Jul 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Ron Brawer

    ( Feb 10, 1987 to Jun 20, 1994 )
  • Hubert Kelly

    ( Jul 1, 1984 to Jan 5, 1987 )

Biography

Tonya Pinkins, a highly accomplished and esteemed individual, has garnered an impressive array of accolades and nominations across the American theater spectrum. This remarkable artist has been designated as a Fulbright Specialist, a testament to her exceptional expertise and dedication to her craft.

As a multifaceted creative force, Pinkins has excelled as a producer, writer, and director. One of her most notable endeavors is the conceptually rich project "Truth and Reconciliation of Womyn; Narrative Stories and Songs for the Soul in ten minutes or less." This groundbreaking initiative brings together a diverse ensemble of women from around the world, spanning a range of ages, cultures, and ethnicities.

Through this project, Pinkins has created a unique and powerful platform for women to share their stories, songs, and experiences, offering a poignant exploration of the human condition.

Career

2024
2021
The Surrogate
The Surrogate as Karen Weatherston-Harris
Red Pill
Red Pill as Cassandra
2020
The Artist's Wife
The Artist's Wife as Liza Caldwell
2018
Aardvark
Aardvark as Abigail
2017
The Book of Henry
The Book of Henry as Principal Wilder
2016
Collective: Unconscious
Collective: Unconscious as Ripa the Reaper
11.22.63
11.22.63 as Mia Mimi Corcoran
2015
Gotham
Gotham as Ethel Peabody
2013
Newlyweeds
Newlyweeds as Patrice
Home
Home as Esmin
2009
Army Wives
Army Wives as Viola Crawford
2008
2007
Enchanted
Enchanted as Phoebe Banks
2006
Premium
Premium as Marva
2005
Romance & Cigarettes
Romance & Cigarettes as Female Medic
1994
Above the Rim
Above the Rim as Mailika